Soybean Database Will Help Breeders Engineer Better-Performing Plants
Dec 31, 2008
MU researchers awarded $1.1 million grant from United Soybean Board
Dec 31, 2008
MU researchers awarded $1.1 million grant from United Soybean Board
Four IPG Faculty Elected 2008 AAAS Fellows
Dec 18, 2008
Four faculty members of the University of Missouri Interdisciplinary Plant Group have been awarded the distinction of Fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS).
Dec 18, 2008
Four faculty members of the University of Missouri Interdisciplinary Plant Group have been awarded the distinction of Fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS).
Improving Soybean Digestibility
Dec 18, 2008
New research conducted by IPG member Kristin Bilyeu suggests that soybeans can be improved to increase digestibility, important for animal feed.
Dec 18, 2008
New research conducted by IPG member Kristin Bilyeu suggests that soybeans can be improved to increase digestibility, important for animal feed.
Soybean Genome Sequenced
Dec 9, 2008
DOE Joint Genome Institute Completes Soybean Genome—Data Released to Advance Biofuel, Food, & Feed Research
Dec 9, 2008
DOE Joint Genome Institute Completes Soybean Genome—Data Released to Advance Biofuel, Food, & Feed Research
Tool Helps Identify Gene Function in Soybeans
Dec 1, 2008
IPG researchers say new tool could lead to better crop performance.
Dec 1, 2008
IPG researchers say new tool could lead to better crop performance.
Former MU professor's plant genetics work broke ground
Nov 14, 2008
Professor George (György) P. Rédei, formerly of Columbia, died Monday, Nov. 10, 2008, in Nashville, Tennessee.
Nov 14, 2008
Professor George (György) P. Rédei, formerly of Columbia, died Monday, Nov. 10, 2008, in Nashville, Tennessee.
IPG Student Named Student Ambassador By American Society of Plant Biologists
Nov 7, 2008
Priya Voothuluru, a doctoral student in Dr. Sharp's lab, is one of only fifteen students nationwide named a Student Ambassador by the ASPB.
Nov 7, 2008
Priya Voothuluru, a doctoral student in Dr. Sharp's lab, is one of only fifteen students nationwide named a Student Ambassador by the ASPB.
Multiple Defense Mechanisms Boost Norton Grape’s Immunity
Nov 5, 2008
New USDA study uses Norton grape to understand innate immune systems of grapevines against fungal pathogens
Nov 5, 2008
New USDA study uses Norton grape to understand innate immune systems of grapevines against fungal pathogens
Female Plant ‘Communicates’ Rejection or Acceptance of Male
Oct 24, 2008
IPG research team identifies pollen proteins that provide insight into the fertilization process
Oct 24, 2008
IPG research team identifies pollen proteins that provide insight into the fertilization process
Uncovering Disease Resistance in Soybean
Oct 1, 2008
Melissa Mitchum, assisant professor of plant sciences, was recently awarded an NSF grant to identify the genes essential for the soybean plant’s defense against the soybean cyst nematode. This project holds great promise for Missouri, where soybeans reign as the number one cash crop.
Oct 1, 2008
Melissa Mitchum, assisant professor of plant sciences, was recently awarded an NSF grant to identify the genes essential for the soybean plant’s defense against the soybean cyst nematode. This project holds great promise for Missouri, where soybeans reign as the number one cash crop.
Student Sets Out on Expedition to Collect Wild Onions
Sep 30, 2008
An IPG graduate student was recently awarded a Lewis and Clark fellowship to collect, document, and explore the diversity of North American wild onions (Allium).
Sep 30, 2008
An IPG graduate student was recently awarded a Lewis and Clark fellowship to collect, document, and explore the diversity of North American wild onions (Allium).
On Maize and Mutants
Sep 26, 2008
The research of IPG member Karen Cone featured in issue of SyndicateMizzou.
Sep 26, 2008
The research of IPG member Karen Cone featured in issue of SyndicateMizzou.
Chad Niederhuth Receives IPG Certificate of Achievement
Sep 5, 2008
Biology graduate student Chad Niederhuth is awarded a Certificate of Achievement for commitment to the interdisciplinary study of plant biology.
Sep 5, 2008
Biology graduate student Chad Niederhuth is awarded a Certificate of Achievement for commitment to the interdisciplinary study of plant biology.
Online Pub Spotlights IPG Graduate Students
Sep 4, 2008
Amy Replogle and Severin Stevenson appear in special issue of SyndicateMizzou.
Sep 4, 2008
Amy Replogle and Severin Stevenson appear in special issue of SyndicateMizzou.
Sharp Lab Invited to Share Drought Expertise
Aug 18, 2008
Professor Robert Sharp and postdoctoral fellow Mineo Yamaguchi have been invited to share their expertise on root growth during drought conditions at a number of national and international conferences this fall.
Aug 18, 2008
Professor Robert Sharp and postdoctoral fellow Mineo Yamaguchi have been invited to share their expertise on root growth during drought conditions at a number of national and international conferences this fall.
Sharp Receives 2008 Mumford Faculty Award
Aug 18, 2008
The IPG congratulates Robert (Bob) Sharp, Professor in the Division of Plant Sciences, who was recently awarded the 2008 Mumford Outstanding Faculty Award.
Aug 18, 2008
The IPG congratulates Robert (Bob) Sharp, Professor in the Division of Plant Sciences, who was recently awarded the 2008 Mumford Outstanding Faculty Award.
Fall Graduate Courses Offered
Aug 13, 2008
A number of graduate-level courses offered this fall may be of interest to IPG students.
Aug 13, 2008
A number of graduate-level courses offered this fall may be of interest to IPG students.
IPG Student Named Young Botanist of the Year
Jul 31, 2008
The Botanical Society of America has Nate Ellis, a graduating senior in the Division of Biological Sciences, as a “Young Botanist of the Year,” a distinction given to only twenty-seven students in the nation.
Jul 31, 2008
The Botanical Society of America has Nate Ellis, a graduating senior in the Division of Biological Sciences, as a “Young Botanist of the Year,” a distinction given to only twenty-seven students in the nation.
IPG Undergraduates Showcase their Discoveries
Jul 31, 2008
Eighteen undergraduate students working in IPG labs showcased their discoveries and creative accomplishments during a poster presentation at the 19th Annual Summer Undergraduate Research and Creative Achievements Forum.
Jul 31, 2008
Eighteen undergraduate students working in IPG labs showcased their discoveries and creative accomplishments during a poster presentation at the 19th Annual Summer Undergraduate Research and Creative Achievements Forum.
IPG Students Receive BSA Research Awards
Jul 21, 2008
Tatiana Arias and Patrick Edger, graduate students in the Division of Biological Sciences, received Graduate Student Research Awards from the Botanical Society of America (BSA).
Jul 21, 2008
Tatiana Arias and Patrick Edger, graduate students in the Division of Biological Sciences, received Graduate Student Research Awards from the Botanical Society of America (BSA).
IPG Member Elected to Board of Science Teachers of Missouri
Mar 26, 2008
Bruce McClure has been elected Director of the College Division for the Science Teachers of Missouri Board.
Mar 26, 2008
Bruce McClure has been elected Director of the College Division for the Science Teachers of Missouri Board.
Interdisciplinary Plant Group, University of Missouri, 371 Bond Life Sciences Center, Columbia, MO 65211
Phone: (573) 884-4144 * Fax: (573) 884-7676 * E-mail: plantgroup@missouri.edu
© Curators of the University of Missouri. All rights reserved. DMCA and other copyright information. An equal opportunity/ADA institution.
Design and support provided by Express Academic Services
Phone: (573) 884-4144 * Fax: (573) 884-7676 * E-mail: plantgroup@missouri.edu
© Curators of the University of Missouri. All rights reserved. DMCA and other copyright information. An equal opportunity/ADA institution.
Design and support provided by Express Academic Services